Program Overview
The Art and Science at University of the Arts London is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art and Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art and Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["MA Art and Science lasts 60 weeks structured as two consecutive periods of 30 weeks each (i.e. two academic years) in its \'extended full-time mode.\'", \'MA Art and Science is credit rated at 180 credits, and comprises 3 units. Unit 1 (40 credits) and Unit 2 (20 credits) run concurrently and last 15 weeks. Unit 3 (120 credits) follows after the completion of Units 1 and 2 and runs for 45 weeks.\', \'Students successfully achieving Units 1 and 2 may exit at this point with the award of Postgraduate Certificate.\', \'All three units must be passed in order to achieve the MA, but the classification of the award of MA derives from the mark for Unit 3 only.\', "In year one we expect you to commit an average of 40 hours per week. In year two your study is predominantly self-managed but we expect you to commit an average of 20 hours per week. Across the two years, therefore, you\'re expected to commit an average of 30 hours per week."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Selection to MA Art and Science is determined by the quality of your application (including a written indicative project proposal and supporting material). You\'ll also need to meet the minimum entry requirements as indicated below, but please note that these qualifications alone won\'t be sufficient to secure entry to the course.
Minimum entry requirements
We consider applicants who have already achieved an educational level equivalent to an Honours degree. You can demonstrate this educational level by:
- Having an Honours degree or an equivalent academic qualification
- Having a professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an Honours degree
- Prior experiential learning, the outcome of which can be shown to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required
- A combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning that, taken together, can be shown to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Arts London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
London, England
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, United Kingdom. It specialises in arts, design, fashion, and the performing arts. The university is a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months